Archive for August, 2008

Openly bisexual Jewish-American basketball player tries out for … - Ha’aretz

Openly bisexual Jewish-American basketball player tries out for …Ha’aretz, Israel -9 hours agoBy Oren Kessler Maccabi Haifa is reportedly eyeing Jewish-American forward Zach Puchtel, who came out as bisexual while playing for Harvard University last …

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US relaxes immigration law for Jewish refugees, Greenberg leads … - Los Angeles Times

US relaxes immigration law for Jewish refugees, Greenberg leads …Los Angeles Times, CA -Aug 29, 2008In sports, the Angels beat the Stars in the final double-header of the "Civil War series" … Hank Greenberg hits his 45th homer of the season as Detroit …

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Local briefs - Poughkeepsie Journal

Local briefsPoughkeepsie Journal, NY -1 hour agoJewish congregations throughout Dutchess County are responding to an emergency call for help feeding the hungry. Linda Tafapolsky, director of Jewish Family …

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West Hartford Freshman Wins Gold In Maccabi Games - Hartford Courant

West Hartford Freshman Wins Gold In Maccabi GamesHartford Courant, United States -1 hour ago… isn't Jewish, this experience was mind-boggling to me — to see all these kids come together," said David Laudati, Mandell JCC's sports director and head …

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This Hyphenated Life post four / The capital of the Jewish World - Ha’aretz

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This Hyphenated Life post four / The capital of the Jewish WorldHa’aretz, Israel -Aug 30, 2008By Marco Greenberg So what is the capital city of the Jewish World? It's time to make a declaration. And, no - despite the campaign rhetoric in both Israel …

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Football player Ben Loth ends up a good fit at Crespi High - Los Angeles Times

Football player Ben Loth ends up a good fit at Crespi HighLos Angeles Times, CA -1 hour agoAn all-boys Catholic school may seem an unlikely place for the Jewish offensive tackle, but Loth flourishes at Crespi and is emerging as a big-time college …

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Youth and Education - Melrose Free Press

Youth and EducationMelrose Free Press, MA -4 hours agoMarathon Sports is the new grand sponsor. Registration fees are $5 for the Kids Fun Run and $18 for the 5K ($20 after Sept. 5). …

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Shalom Jacksonville will host Jewish Java for newcomers - Florida Times-Union

Shalom Jacksonville will host Jewish Java for newcomersFlorida Times-Union, FL -3 hours agoSports and politics highlight September's Southside Business Men's Club meetings, held at noon each Wednesday at the San Jose Country Club at 7520 San Jose …

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JewishPrideSportsHeroes Receive Rave Reviews about its Jewish … - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

JewishPrideSportsHeroes Receive Rave Reviews about its Jewish…PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -Aug 7, 2008Noted sports writer Eliezer Cohen, whose column "Sports Plus" appears in the Jewish Press, writes that the DVD, "is a fantastic collection of rare footage …

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Sports Officials Hall of Fame inductions on tap - San Diego Union Tribune

Sports Officials Hall of Fame inductions on tapSan Diego Union Tribune, United States -22 hours agoThe San Diego Jewish Academy will conduct an opening ceremony for its new gym at 6 pm Wednesday. The public is invited to the campus in Carmel Valley.

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